Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center offers tutoring services and study skill strategies to help students achieve their academic goals. Tutoring is peer-based, in which students can receive tutoring one-on-one or in a group.

Tutoring services include: Walk-in Lab Tutoring, Group Tutoring, One-on-One Tutoring, Study Sessions and Athletic Study Halls.

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While Ouachita’s admission is test-optional, please note that your recent test scores or placement tests will be used to place you in your core requirements for the fall semester. For additional questions, contact the Academic Success Center at [email protected].

Incoming freshmen are preloaded into the classes below based on recent test scores or placement tests. Students placed in the classes below must participate in the Academic Success Center’s (ASC) Tiger Success Program.

The Tiger Success Program is a first-year incoming freshman program to assist students transitioning from high school to college. This program offers a wide range of support and is uniquely individualized for each student. Students are assigned an ASC staff mentor to meet with them to determine their needs for the semester. The student will sign a success plan contract and must participate in services that best fit their needs. Students who are required to take academic skills courses (ASKL or ASKL component courses) will be required to participate in the Tiger Success Program.

ASKL 1023.0 Introductory Problem-Solving Skills
[MPI < 65] A grade of at least C must be earned before attempting a college level math course.
Test out option: Placement test in Information – contact Dr. Jeff Sykes at [email protected].

If a student does not have an MPI score, they must take the Math Placement Test on Canvas or submit official SAT/ACT Math scores. Students must have an MPI score before registering for a Math class.

ASKL 1031.0 Fundamental Reading
Combined ACT English + Reading ≤ 36 (SAT Verbal ≤ 490). If no test score, high school GPA < 3.2.
Test out option: Test will be administered during new student orientation (WOW). Student can contact [email protected] with questions.

RECOMMENDED: ASKL 1031.0 Fundamental Reading
For students with a combined ACT English and Reading score of 37-39 or if SAT VERBAL is 500-520 or CLT VR+GW 46-49. If no test score, high school GPA < 3.4.

CORE 1043.0 Composition I AND CORE 1010.0 Composition I Lab (not available online)
ACT ENG ≤ 19, SAT VERBAL ≤ 520. If no test score, high school GPA < 3.2.
Test out option: Contact Jennifer Pittman at [email protected] to submit a writing sample.

ASKL 1011.0 Transition Seminar
For freshmen who are required to take one of the above courses.

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Students scoring above an MPI score of 65 can be placed in the courses specified by the score range in the chart below.

MPI ≥ 65	MPI ≥ 75	MPI ≥ 80	MPI ≥ 85
MATH 1001, 1003 College Algebra w/ Lab MATH 1033 Math/Liberal Arts MATH 2123 Number Sense & Operations (Educations majors only)	MATH 1003 College Algebra	MATH 1034 Precalculus w/ Lab MATH 1103 Introduction to Cryptology MATH 2063 Elementary Statistics, Offered in Spring PHIL 1003 Intro/Philosophy PHIL 1023 Logic	MATH 2014 Calculus I, Offered in Spring

 

For a full list of ASKL courses and course descriptions, view Ouachita's General Catalog.

Information regarding Academic Probation is taken from Ouachita's General Catalog.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

The Probation and Suspension policy described in this section applies to full-time, degree-seeking students.

A student with Regular Academic status will be placed on Academic Probation under these circumstances:

• The student earns a semester GPA below 2.000, or
• The student’s cumulative GPA is at least 1.700 but less than 2.000.

A student on Academic Probation will remain on Academic Probation under these circumstances:

• The student's semester GPA is at least 2.000, but
• The student's cumulative GPA is still below 2.000.

A student will be placed on Academic Suspension under these circumstances:

• The student’s cumulative GPA falls below 1.700, or
• The student is on Academic Probation and their semester GPA is below 2.000.

REGAINING REGULAR ACADEMIC STATUS

For students on Academic Probation:

After being placed on Academic Probation, the student must, as a condition of registration, enroll in ASKL 2001 Success Seminar for every semester the student is on Academic Probation. The student must also satisfy all requirements established by the Academic Success Center (ASC), which includes participating in probation orientation to develop, implement, and complete an individualized academic success plan. A student on Academic Probation must not register for more than 16 hours in a semester, except by permission of the Academic Success Center Coordinator.

A student on Academic Probation may attain regular academic status by meeting all the following conditions:

1. Attain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 2.000, to be calculated at the end of the relevant fall or spring semester.
2. Satisfy all requirements established by the Academic Success Center.
3. Maintain a minimum course load of 12 semester hours during the fall or spring semester under review.

Note: The number of hours required for graduation is increased by the number of hours taken in ASKL courses. In addition, a student on Academic Probation must repeat any courses with a D or F that are necessary for the student’s degree program (see the section on “Repeating a Course” for more detail).

For students on Academic Suspension:

After being placed on Academic Suspension, a student may apply for readmission following a lapse of at least one semester. At the discretion of the Deans’ Council, however, a student whose semester work would result in Academic Suspension may be considered for immediate readmission. In all cases, written application to the Deans’ Council for readmission must state reasons for desiring reinstatement and plans for remedying academic deficiencies. A student who has been suspended for academic reasons and readmitted to the University will be placed on Academic Probation.

ACADEMIC APPEALS

Any student seeking an exception to academic policy may petition the Deans’ Council. Forms are available online at https://www.obu.edu/registrar/. The Deans’ Council will notify the student in writing of its decision. Referrals or appeals from the Deans’ Council to the President must be made in writing, with all pertinent records and reports included. No appeal will be considered until all materials are furnished. The President’s response to the referral/appeal will be made in writing to the student, with copies to members of the Deans’ Council, Registrar, and Vice President for Academic Affairs.